Donner Lake Inn
Located just steps from the shoreline of Donner Lake and a short drive from historic downtown Truckee, Donner Lake Inn is an ideal home base for year-round Sierra adventures. Guests love the easy access to skiing at Sugar Bowl, Northstar, and Palisades, summer days at West End Beach, and scenic hiking and biking just outside the door. Whether you’re here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, everything you want to do is close at hand.
Each of our five cabin-style guest rooms offers a clean, comfortable stay designed for families, couples, and small groups. Guests consistently describe the rooms as cozy, warm, and quiet, with private exterior entrances and a welcoming, woodsy feel. After a full day skiing, hiking, or exploring the lake, it’s a peaceful place to relax, recover, and feel at home.
When you stay in one of our five guest rooms, you’ll feel like you’ve found your perfect Sierra escape. Ideal for families, couples and small groups.
With Donner Lake Inn as your home base, it’s easy to enjoy the Sierra Nevada year-round.
Ski at Sugar Bowl, Boreal, Northstar, or Palisades. All a short drive away.
Swim, kayak, or paddleboard at West End Beach (just a quarter mile away), or explore nearby hiking and mountain biking trails.
Soak in our outdoor hot tub just steps from your room under a starlit Sierra sky.
Enjoy our complimentary grab-and-go breakfast, served from 7:30 – 9 am in the foyer of the main house. Perfect for fueling up before a day of skiing, hiking, or travel. Featuring a selection of muffins, a savory item, yogurt, granola, fresh fruit, and hot coffee.
